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What to Look for in a Crib

If you thought picking out a bed for yourself was hard, try selecting one for your baby.  There are seemingly endless choices in baby cribs.  While aesthetics may be important, the top priority whe...

Ways to Get Rid of Cradle Cap

The scaly dry skin that often appears on a baby’s head is officially called infantile seborrheic dermatitis but most people call it cradle cap.  Cradle cap is usually not uncomfortable for your bab...

How to Lose Weight While Breastfeeding

After spending nine months gaining weight during pregnancy, most women are eager to start shedding the pounds once their precious baby arrives.  When you are nursing your baby you may be curious ho...

Nanny vs. Daycare: Pros and Cons

When it’s time to return to work after your maternity leave, one of the most heated and nerve-racking decisions in parenting is nanny vs. daycare.  While there is no universal “right decision,” the...

Breastfeeding a Baby with a Tongue-Tie

Breastfeeding a baby with a tongue-tie can be a difficult situation.  A tongue-tie is when the tongue is restricted from a full range of motion.  Medically it is called ankyloglossia and is sometim...

Infant Sleep Part 1: Sleep Basics

Your baby and sleep are two fascinating topics that hopefully mesh well.  Research on sleep is prolific, even infant sleep.  We know that babies dream just like adults and they can have nightmares ...

Infant Sleep Part 2: Dreams and Nightmares

Many parents wonder if their baby can dream.  The answer is yes.  Experts believe that babies dream frequently since they spend most of their time in REM sleep where dreams occur.  Dreams are usual...

Infant Sleep Part 3: Night Terrors

As we discussed in parts 1 and 2 of our series, infant sleep can be somewhat volatile.  Add in vibrant dreams, nightmares or night terrors and wakefulness may be the new sleepiness in your househol...

Preparing for Baby: 5 Things to do for YOU before your Baby Arrives

Many first time moms are anxious about welcoming a new baby.  Not only will you have to learn the new skill of parenting, your life will turn upside-down for awhile as you acclimate to your new fam...

Ways for Dad to Bond with Baby

Who’s excited about Father’s Day?  We are!  Dads are our other half, our partners in parenting and our soul mates.  But when a new baby is added to your family, dad may feel he’s the odd one out.  ...